Elin Petronella capturing Biarritz in thread As people look for ways to take a break from their devices and create something with their own hands, embroidery has taken over the internet. It’s a great craft for travelers because it’s easy to tote anywhere — in fact, I worked on my own piece during a recent Viking cruise — but Elin Petronella has taken it a step further by basically embroidering travelogues of her journeys and the beautiful spots she’s encountered along the way. I’ve been following Elin and her husband, Charles Henry, aka Charles and Elin , for years as they’ve embroidered some of the world’s most iconic buildings and streets, creating easy to follow patterns, videos and online classes for those who want to do the same.
Their free embroidery for beginner class and free pattern for embroidering Rue Galande, Paris are a great way to get started — and get hooked. I featured Charles and Elin’s book, Mindful Embroidery: Stitch Your Way to Relaxation with Charming European Street Scenes , in a guide to the best gifts for Paris lovers a few years ago and was thrilled when Elin recently announced she was releasing a new book. Embroidery Wanderlust is a must-have for crafters and travelers alike.
Because this focus on handcrafting, art and travel is more important than ever, I reached out to Elin to tell us more. Embroidery Wanderlust is Elin Petronella's new book Congrats on the new book! Embroidery Wanderlust is gorgeous and so inspiring. It makes .